Memorial to World War Dead Erected in Oakland
A memorial touristic beacon honoring World War II dead is placed at the Memorial Center in Oakland. Leroy Herrick funded the steel and stone structure and will maintain it. Names of American heroes are already inscribed with space to add foreign lists as received. Special ceremonies involved American Legion and veterans groups.
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Oakland
Cal
For
Leroy Bfl Herrick
Erst
Take Merritt
Doctor Perrickle
Tie Exypecos
Vobieh
Washington
Lincoln
Roosefett
Wilson
Wins Coolie Labor Battle
The American Legion in Queens led a campaign against cheap Chinese labor in Long Island City factories. After pressure on federal authorities, 200 Chinese workers were arrested and sent to Ellis Island for deportation, ending a yearlong defense by veterans against the violation of federal law.
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Pacifc
Armerican Legion
Long Island
N. Y
Long Island City
Legion
Queens County
Rbussville Post
Ellis Island
Dauntless Legion
Nebraska Congressman Simmons A Legion Man of Scotsbluff
Robert G. Simmons of Scotsbluff Nebraska is a Democratic congressman with strong American Legion ties. He grew up on a western Nebras ka homestead, served in Teat Port Grogha and rose to second lieutenant, later becoming Nebraska Legion commander and championing relief and benefits programs for ex service men.
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Robert G Simmons
Nebraska
Robert G. Simmons
American Legion
Scotsbluff
Neb
Simmons
Hlastings
Avuerican Legion
Trent
Nerdy
Nervous English Barrister Encounters Moving Cut in Study
After a trying day a English barrister returns home seeks quiet in his study. A cut that had been sitting there rises and walks, prompting the master to demand what it is stamping around for.
Scheming Husband and Wife Discuss Fashion Plans
A wife hints she will defy fashion by wearing last season hats. The husband, puzzled, asks if being unfashionable is the plan. She confirms she will go downtown and order the loveliest new spring outfit, despite his complaints.
Moth-Come on. Fellows, Here’s a Read Woot Coat
A quirky note from a reader invites fellow collectors to inspect a rare moth themed coat. The piece hints at vintage tailoring and unusual fabrics.
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Fellows
As the Boys Think What Are Little Girls Made Of
The poem riffs on children's rhyme questioning girlhood with playful lines about vanity rouge and high-heeled shoes reflecting cultural stereotypes.
Plan to Teach Americanism in Illinois Schools
The American Legion aims to place weekly in classroom messages on citizenship in every Illinois school through posts in the two counties. Commander Charles W. Schick negotiates cooperation with churches and agencies to prepare youths for naturalization and broader understanding of American history and institutions.
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Illinois
Tinos Department
The
American Legion
Charles W. Schick
Schick
Legion
Schoool
Amoricg
Curion
le Flow
Cormuander Sebick
Firm Head Confronts Boy over Lies
The firm head catches the office boy in a lie and warns him of consequences. The boy answers that once grown, the firm sends liars out as traveling salesmen.
Window Display Sparks Pawnshop Law Debate in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh notice argues pawnbrokers risk arrest if they display items like blackjacks and brass knuckles. The piece defends the measure as preventing vigilantism while addressing buyers of musical instruments who may be involved.
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Pittsburgh
National Beverages Echo Beer Shortage Amid Paris Berlin Prices
A Washington Star quote notes Paris suffers beer shortage this summer. A storekeeper laments the lack, while Uncle BHS Bottle top observes the situation helps level the field. Champagne in Berlin is described as prohibitive.
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Paris
Uncle Bhs
Berlin
Washington Star
Donkey References Spark Confusing Online Exchange
The message contains fragmented questions about personal maturity and awareness. It mentions donkey imagery and a vague reference to an online exchange. No clear event, person, or organization is identified.
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Maude
Plain signatures and check forgeries
A discussion from Tit Bits notes that simple signatures are harder to forge than flourished ones and that forgers copy the flourishes. It warns bank customers to use special check forms, keep checkbooks secure, and cross checks to prevent theft or fraud.
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London
Hot Weather Tips From An Odd Letter
A quirky, misquoted set of summer advice urges minimal clothing and humor to cope with heat. It mocks excessive ease and includes fantastical tips like sleeping in an icebox and associating with Eskimos, concluding with a provocative quote attributed to Robert C. O’Brien in Jude.
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Robert C. O’brien
Jude
Peter Pan Critic Warns Barrie Madness Over Play
Alexander Woollcott quotes Sir Herbert Tree Warning Charles Frohman that Barrie's Peter Pan is a mad, four act fairy tale with uproarious, nonsensical content. The note claims the dust act sits atop trees and the piece veers into improbable fantasy.
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Peter Pan
Barrie
Alexander Woolcott
Herbert Tree
Charles Frohman
Frohman
Parrie Indust
Hair Nets of Chinese Queues Stimulate Trade
Chinese Cherfoo vendors supplied most hair nets used by Stueric¢an girls, with the commerce department noting a sharp rise in exports. In 1914 Chefoo shipments valued around 50, the industry predicts a boom in 1923 as Americans favor nets made of two hair strands over single strands.
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Cherfoo
China
S.quenee
Vomimerce Department
Chefoo
How He Got Even and the Next Door Family Feud
A neighbor feud escalates as a resident hires a scorch cook who arrives with a bagpipe entourage. The situation centers on reprisal against a troublesome neighboring family and the resulting tension in the block.
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Bocker
El Paso Welcomes Veterans in American Legion Visit
El Paso plans a reception for Legionnaires traveling to the San Francisco convention. The local post, Chamber of Commerce, army officials, and railroads back the idea. Delegates may tour Juarez via the international bridge with autos supplied, for either leg of their trip or both.
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el Paso
San Francisco
American Legion
Tex
Legion
The Sentimentalist Funny Exchange At The Louver
A shy girl Sandy and the writer exchange wry lines about song letters. He promises to craft his next note as humor rises in London atmosphere.
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Louver
Sandy
London
Full Value Exchange on Rent and_usage
Mrs B asks if going out is common. Mrs M answers they stay in due to high rent. She asserts they must get value for their money from the home rent.
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M. A
Remark About a Wife and Hospitality
A reader comments on a wife’s role, noting she is a good partner and courteous to her husband’s business friends, implying genuine care and hospitality in social circles.
Only Auxiliary Baseball Team Forms in Stanton
Members of the American Legion auxiliary in Stanton Iowa are believed to have formed the only baseball team composed of women relatives of former service men. A challenge to the team of any other unit has been made by the Stanton nine.
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Arkansas City
Kan
American Legion
Kansas
Shelton Beaty
Milan
Ciy
Field Artiller
Nationel Guard
Nc Essary
Cora
Haampis Otten
Rte
Ceomaethy Te Stone
Tia
Vetero Ies
American Legion Auxiliary
Stanton
Stanton Nine
London Soot Fills Sky In Thick Historic Smog
Experts deem London’s air the smokiest in the world as ten o’clock soot totals reach seventy tons in the capital. June averages about twenty tons per day, with coal fires blamed for the heavy smoke from homes offices factories and hotels.
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London
A Dreadful Strain
An illustrated caption style exchange shows an instructor scolding a rider for poor posture while the student notes a previous lesson left them stiff. The dialogue highlights the discomfort and advice about correct saddle position.
Land of Dancers at Vienna Carnival Sets Dance Tax Record
Vienna’s carnival runs over 40 nights with an average of nine dancing entertainments nightly. Amusement taxes from these events greatly enriched the city treasury, setting a record for Vienna.
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Vienna
Fragmented Reflections on Art, Faith, and Family Roles
The passage notes women’s artistic ideas lack cooking skill while churchgoers fixate on spiritual thoughts and hats. It then portrays a stubborn man clinging to ground with nothing, and extended family tensions rising with a baby. A playful mistranscription hints a meta joke about unlocking a heart.
Discrimination Key to Unfolding Truth
A concise analysis argues discrimination as a driving factor in unveiling hidden realities. Advocates say bias shapes evidence and interpretation, urging clarified methods to reveal facts.
Cuticura Advertises Relief for Baby Rashes
Advertisement promotes Cuticura products for soothing baby rashes and skin irritation. It claims hot baths with Cuticura Soap, then Cuticura Ointment, followed by Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. Price listed as 25 and 0.0.
Red Cross Ball Blue Improves Linen Wear
Ad claims war raises value of table linen and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue to enhance wear. Encourages grocers to stock and buyers to use the product.
The Loveliter and Tears of a Woman
A terse note describes the alluring yet deceptive nature of a woman whose loveliter and tears mask true intent. The line hints at romantic danger and social perception without detailing events or identities.
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